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INDIAN FRESH- WATER FISHES. 
1. Clarias magur. 
IIab. India generally. Attaining 18 inches. 
This is an ugly- looking, slimy fish, found in ponds 
and ditches, and fond of the mud ; it is considered, 
however, by the natives to be wholesome and nourish- 
ing as food. 
Char. Dorsal rays 64 to 70. Anal rays 50 to 53. 
The caudal fin is separate from the dorsal, and from 
the anal fin. The maxillary barbels reach nearly to 
the ends of the pectoral fins. 
The pectoral spine is very finely serrated. 
2. Clarias jagur. 
Hab. Bengal. Grows to a larger size than the 
last species. 
It is very similar to the last in appearance and 
habits. 
Char. Dorsal rays 53. Anal rays 50. 
Caudal fin united to the dorsal and the anal. 
Ho teeth in the palate. 
u Sides slightly variegated with clouds.” 
GENUS PLOTOSUS. 
Hab. Countries bordering on the Indian Ocean. 
Char. The dorsal fin is separated into two por- 
tions, a short anterior portion, with a strong spine, 
and a long posterior portion, which, like the anal, is 
confluent with the caudal. Barbels 8. 
